Visiting Athens starts with Acropolis hill. On the historical hill, you will also see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon.Next to Acropolis, you can also visit the Aeropagitou Hill, where Saint Paul spoke to Athenians, the Filoppapou Hill to see the amazing views and the Prision of Socrates, and the Pnyx Hill. Continue to Thissio neighborhood for a quick of the amazing views of this area, to head towards the Ancient Agora, its Museum and the Temple of Hephasteus, the best-preserved temple in Greece standing largely as built. Then, you will pass by Psiri and the Central Market of Athens.Stop at the National Archaeological Museum. Next, drive to Syntagma Square to see the Evzones guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier just in front of the Greek Parliament that used to be the old Kings Palace. As a continuation, drive-thru Panepistimiou Street, and see the architectural trilogy of Athens (The Academy – The University – The National Library). Then drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, which offers the best panoramic view of the city. Stop for a break at a Greek traditional taverna, (lunch not included in price).After Lycabettus Hill, continue to visit the Panathenaic Stadium. And following the temple of Zeus, with the Hadrian’s Arch just in front of one of the main entrances to Plaka, and Monastiraki, the two historically old neighborhoods of Athens, inside Plaka you will also visit the Roman Agora and the Tower Of The Winds as the huge Hadrian's Library, and in Monastiraki the well known Flea Market of Monastriaki. And towards the end, go to the New Acropolis Museum. A brand new museum opened in 2009 and it is counted as one of the best museums in the world.You will see the locals surrounding Athens and meet real people and places that show the daily life of an Athenian and avoid the tourist traps.
Try a new unique way to see and visit Athens by e-tuk tuk ride!. Visit all the main archeological sites, the birth of democracy and western civilization. Enjoy a discovery walk in your interested places
Pick-up and drop-off are available at your hotel, located in the downtown center only, or you can go directly to the meeting point at Syntagma Square. Please confirm your pick up point one day before the tour.